15 Test wins

The Australian cricket team has just beaten India in the first of 4 test matches here in Australia. This means 15 consecutive test wins for the Aussies.

It just shows why Australia are the world champs. I must admit though, I am waiting to see which team will knock them off their perch.




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The day after

I hope you & your family had a very merry Christmas yesterday.

We spent the day with my sister & her family, starting with a family devotion & communion followed by coffee & cake & presents.

We then ventured off to meet with another couple of families to share Christmas lunch & fellowship. Despite the very hot weather (40 deg Celsius), we all had a very pleasant afternoon celebrating the birth of Christ.

Today is Boxing Day which we usually spend relaxing. We had planned a train trip to Mandurah, but in this heat today (41 deg Celsius), it's just too hot to do anything. Staying indoors in the air-conditioning, in front of the telly watching the cricket, is a much better plan. We'll probably take Chloe to the pools later when it cools down a bit.

Once again I hope you & yours had a blessed Christmas. Enjoy the rest of the holiday season, that is if you get one!!





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Christmas week begins

This week is Christmas week; there will be some busy times while other times will be quiet.

For me I have to work Monday, Thursday & Friday; these will be the quiet days for me as many business that I visit during my daily courier run have already closed down for Christmas and so I am expecting an early finish tomorrow afternoon.

Tuesday is Christmas & of course there's family get together s, eating, giving of gifts & then the aftermath what ever that may be.

Wednesday is Boxing Day when usually we rest from the day before or go on a family outing; this year we are planning a train trip to Mandurah on the newly opened train line.

It's going to be hot this week also; the forecast is for mid to high 30's all week, so amongst all the festivities, the challenge will be to keep as cool as possible.

So what will you be doing this week? What are your plans for the big day? Whatever you do, I hope it's a good one for you.





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Snow Horses

I don't know if you've seen this one, but I just had to share it with you, it's hilarious.









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It's my Birthday

Today is a very special day. I'm 29 today; YAY. It's too bad I have to go to work.





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No Parking

Tonight on channel seven's "Today, Tonight" program, they had a report about parking inspectors issuing fines for people parking where they shouldn't be. They say they are all about revenue raising.

As a courier who services Perth city, I can say that parking can often be a hassle; it shouldn't be for me because I am in a registered commercial vehicle, and I am allowed to use the loading zones, where other vehicles are not supposed to park. Unfortunately other drivers don't pay any attention to the signs, and park wherever they feel like.

In the city the parking inspectors are strict & if your vehicle is caught in a place it shouldn't be, they will ticket you with a $100 fine.

As a courier I get really ticked off when I can't access a loading zone for 5 minutes because some clown can't read the sign that says, "Loading zone, commercial vehicles only".

Anyone who gets a fine for parking in a no stopping zone, or loading zone, gets no sympathy from me.





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A new blogger amongst us

Just thought I'd let you all know about a new blogger who has just joined the blogging community. My wife Joanna (J0) has just started blogging.

Her blog, Jo's Simple and Wonderful Life, will be about all sorts of interesting stuff; she is a writer who is recognized by the international poets society (and has medals & trophies to prove it); she also does beeding & jewelry design which you can read all about & view some pics.

Why not take a look at her blog here, also by clicking the snapshot above. I'm sure she'd be pleased to receive your comments, encouragement & feedback through the commenting system. Say hi from me too while you're there.





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7 facts about me

I was tagged last week by Tracey over at Gwelva Kernewek. The deal is I have to write 7 facts about me.

The Rules:

1. Link to the person that tagged you, and post the rules on your blog.
2. Share 7 facts about yourself.
3. Tag 7 random people at the end of your post, and include links to their blogs.
4. Let each person know that they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

Here goes;

1. I was born in New Zealand & grew up in a small town. I lived on an orchard which my parents owned & managed.
2. My first car was a 1977 Toyota Corolla; the car was older than me.
3. My father died when I was 16 years old (nearly 13 years ago)
4. I play the guitar & learned the Cornet & Euphonium many years ago.
5. Apart from traveling between NZ & Australia, I have never traveled (I would love to visit the USA).
6. Of all the jobs I've had, my favorite would be Taxi driving in NZ, & my current courier job.
7. I love Hokey Pokey ice-cream; the best I've ever tasted is NZ's Tip Top brand.

So there you go; I'm pretty boring. Now I'm supposed to tag 7 friends, so how's this for cheating; if your blog is listed on my sidebar you're tagged. Haha.





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Chloe in a high chair

This morning at church baby Chloe had her first experience in a high chair. We don't currently have a high chair at home, so it was interesting to see her in there. I managed to capture a couple of images on my phone. Here they are.










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Just two dollars

What does it mean for you?

Over the last week, I've seen two very different scenario's of what the two dollar coin can mean to people.

In the first scenario, I saw a young bloke in the city sitting down on the pavement, with his head down, a handkerchief next to him, and a cardboard sign next to him with these words, "Can you spare a coin?". Obviously a man in desperate need, where even the smallest amount means so much; I gave him a two dollar coin out of my wallet.

The second scenario is this; a young lady walking on the same sidewalk as the above man was sitting (a different day and the man wasn't there), when all of a sudden a two dollar coin drops out of her hand & lands by her feet. She looks down at the coin, hesitates for a second, then continues on her way, leaving the coin on the ground.

When I saw this, I went back to my car to unload what I was carrying, then returned about a minute later & picked up the coin which obviously no one had noticed lying on the ground,and put it in my wallet. I figured if she doesn't want to bend down & pick it up then I will.

So, one two dollar coin, two different people; one so much in need, the other too lazy to bend down & pick it up.

What would you do? Have you seen anything similar?



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Babysitting

Today I had to look after Chloe for the first time by myself. Jo went out to my sisters baby shower & left me to look after the baby.

She had shown me what to do & left some instructions, & I did my best. I gave Chloe some afternoon tea then played with her on the carpet, then gave her a bottle & put her down to bed. She slept for about a half hour, then woke up. Jo arrived home soon after.

I have to admit, while working can be a pain in the butt sometimes, I think the mothers do a fantastic job of being home all day every day looking after a child.

I'm sure it gets easier after a while when yo do it everyday.



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The season begins

Today is the first day of December, which means 3 things; it's officially the first day of summer, although if you have looked out the window this morning, you wouldn't have thought so. It's dull, overcast & cold. If I remember correctly, last year was exactly the same on the first day of summer. The funny thing is, is that November was our warmest November on record.

December also marks the official start of the Christmas season. This is interesting because all the Christmas decorations have all been up for about a month already & the advertising started back in October. It seems that the calendar has been lagging behind a bit. From now until the big day it's all on; work breakup's & other Christmas party's. At the time everything is winding down for the year, life suddenly gets busier.

Lastly December marks my last days as a 28 year old. My birthday is on the 2Xth; you'll have to wait to find out when.



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